Tamiya 35147 - 1/35 German Sd.Kfz.251/9 Ausf.D Kanonenwag WWII  [35147]

In regards to the German Sdkfz 251/9 Kannwgn

The Sd.Kfz. 251 half-track stable ended up being the centerpiece regarding the German Mechanized Corps, throughout the World War II. First manufacturing began in 1939, utilizing the series classified into four kinds from Ausf. A to D, according to the production period. The early models used a tremendously complicated human body construction, made up of obliquely put armor dishes. This is notably simplified inside C and D kinds, to make mass production easier. The last, "D" production version appeared in front in 1943, therefore became the absolute most widely used model at variants. Significantly more than 10,000 devices for the D-type only, had been produced and entered service by the conclusion of conflict. Later inside war, the Sd.Kfz. 251 vehicles were installed with a wide variety of gear and armament for varied roles. Although originally developed as an armored personnel carrier, its high mobility and versatility permitted that it is used in a lot of functions. One of the variants, ended up being the 251/9, which was designed with the quick barreled 7.5cm KwK37 L/24 cannon. This is the exact same cannon which was utilized as a main gun for the very early variations associated with the Pz.Kpfw.IV and Sturmgeschutz III attack weapon. With this fire energy, the 251/9 ended up being used mostly to produce direct fire support the armored infantry, throughout the advance and static defense stages of conflict.

Specs and Features

• Detailed plastic components mounted on sprues and molded in light green.
• Extremely accurate static display model.
• Accurately reproduced crew compartment.
• Detailed 7.5cm KwK 37 L/24 short-barreled cannon.
• Movable treaded front tires.
• Realistic plastic tracks.
• Includes a realistic figure with bucket and brush.
• Radio and gear shift included.
• Waterslide Decals.
• Detailed pictorial directions.